Cybertrend Strengthens Role in AI Playground at the Launch of Telkom Group AI Center of Excellence

Bali, August 28, 2025 – Telkom Indonesia, through Telkom Solution, officially launched the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Center of Excellence (CoE) as a strategic initiative to accelerate AI adoption in Indonesia. The launch was held in conjunction with the Bali Annual Telkom International Conference (BATIC) 10th Edition at the Bali International Convention Center (BICC), Nusa Dua, Bali.

The initiative was inaugurated by Telkom’s Director of IT Digital, Faizal R. Djoemadi, and Director of Enterprise & Business Service, Veranita Yosephine, and was driven by cross-sector collaboration involving government, academia, industry, and technology partners. Cybertrend proudly participated in this launch, represented by Cybertrend ‘s President Director, Mr. Aziez Bahalwan, who emphasized the company’s commitment to collaborating in building Indonesia’s AI ecosystem.

Four Strategic Pillars for Building a National AI Ecosystem

The AI CoE by Telkom Solution was holistically designed around four main pillars to support various aspects of the AI ecosystem:
1. AI Campus – opens collaboration between Telkom Group and leading universities such as ITB, ITS, Telkom University, UNT Del, UB, and others.
2. AI Playground – provides a space for exploration and practical research in AI development, including a big data platform for innovators, startups, and students to test new ideas.
3. AI Connect – establishes AI centers in multiple cities for business consultation, collaboration, and outreach. It brings together practitioners, startups, and business players to drive innovative collaboration.
4. AI Hub – focuses on creating real solutions for various industries and MSMEs, also supported by AI centers across cities to enhance consultation and collaboration.

Cybertrend’s Strategic Role in the AI Playground

As part of the AI Playground, Cybertrend plays an important role in enriching the AI innovation ecosystem through its flagship products currently available in the market, including:
• CTrendVision – a Computer Vision-based solution with two main features:
– CTrend Assistance: powered by Agentic AI technology to support fast, real-time decision-making through advanced data analysis.
– Early Detection for Anomaly Behaviour: detects abnormal behaviors in applications or operational activities to enhance security and prevent fraud or misconduct.
• CTrendMax – an AI-driven platform designed to optimize business operations, improve productivity, increase efficiency, and strengthen the quality of strategic decision-making. Through these solutions, Cybertrend supports technological transformation with a focus on practical and adaptive implementation across sectors such as government, manufacturing, finance, and public services.

Innovative Synergy for Indonesia’s Digital Future

The launch of the AI Center of Excellence marks a significant step toward realizing Indonesia’s vision of becoming a nation with a strong and innovative digital ecosystem. With synergy between government, industry, academia, and technology partners, Indonesia is expected to be better prepared to compete in the AI-driven digital economy era. The collaboration between Telkom CoE, Cybertrend, and other stakeholders is believed to be a key accelerator in developing AI talent, expanding AI use cases, and strengthening Indonesia’s digital competitiveness on the global stage.